Governor JB Pritzker criticized President Trump’s decision to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago and Portland, attributing it to a mental impairment and “something stuck in his head.” Pritzker announced that the state will address Trump’s actions in court. Trump, however, is exploring options to circumvent legal challenges, including using the Insurrection Act. Pritzker also threatened to leave the National Governors Association, citing its silence on Trump’s mobilizations, and defended the timing of the lawsuit against the National Guard deployments.
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Approximately 500 National Guard members, comprising units from Texas and Illinois, have been mobilized to the Chicago area for 60 days, despite an ongoing legal challenge to the deployment. The troops are stationed at a reserve center, tasked with protecting federal personnel and property, a move that has been condemned by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker as unconstitutional. President Donald Trump has escalated the conflict by calling for the arrest of both Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. Simultaneously, in Oregon, a legal battle is unfolding over a similar deployment, with a judge initially blocking the move and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals now allowing the federalization of Oregon National Guard members while the case continues.
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Former President Donald Trump took to social media to call for the jailing of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, accusing them of failing to protect ICE agents, without providing any evidence. These remarks came amid legal challenges from state and local officials regarding the deployment of National Guard units to Chicago. The lawsuit alleges the president’s actions are “unlawful and dangerous,” while the White House defends the deployment as part of a crime crackdown. Both Johnson and Pritzker have responded critically, with Pritzker denouncing the call as authoritarian.
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Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to allegations of lying to Congress five years ago, initiating a legal battle that is expected to involve motions to dismiss the indictment. The indictment followed public pressure from President Trump on Attorney General Pam Bondi to take action against Comey, as well as the appointment of a new prosecutor to file charges. The two-count indictment accuses Comey of making a false statement and obstructing a congressional proceeding, though the evidence and specific information discussed with the media are unclear. The case has brought attention to the Justice Department’s targeting of Trump’s adversaries and its impact on the long-broken relationship between Trump and Comey.
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In recent developments, prominent Democratic figures have publicly questioned President Donald Trump’s cognitive health. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona both accused Trump of suffering from dementia, citing his actions and statements as evidence. Pritzker specifically criticized the President’s decisions and actions, suggesting that he is “out of his mind”. Further, several other Democrats have raised similar concerns, with some describing Trump as “unhinged” and others questioning his fitness to serve.
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Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed strong disapproval over the potential doubling of health insurance premiums if tax credits expire, stating that no Republican leaders have offered a plan to address the issue. Greene highlighted the significant financial burden on millions of Americans who rely on these subsidies for essential healthcare. She also criticized the allocation of substantial funds to Israel and Ukraine, expressing her opposition to these expenditures. Additionally, Greene has joined fellow Republican Representative Thomas Massie in criticizing the government shutdown, which they believe is distracting from other issues.
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President Trump’s consideration of a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted of sex trafficking, has drawn significant backlash from within the MAGA movement. Right-wing figures expressed strong disapproval on social media platforms, warning against such a move. This reaction comes in the wake of the Supreme Court’s rejection of Maxwell’s appeal, raising concerns about the administration’s handling of the Epstein case. Trump’s potential pardon could further alienate his base, and potentially impact his credibility and the Republican Party’s success.
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The Oregon Republican Party promoted Donald Trump’s plan to send National Guard troops to Portland with a social media post featuring a fabricated image of a riot scene. The image, presented on platforms like Facebook and X, was a composite of two stock photos, one depicting South American riot police and the other a Brazilian protest. Despite the image’s inauthenticity, the post was made to encourage Trump’s plan to send troops. After being questioned about the image’s origins, the party responded, claiming they were “just bad memers,” and the post was subsequently removed.
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended President Trump’s plans to deploy troops in American cities, facing questions from CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins regarding the legal challenges. The plans were in response to anti-ICE protests in cities like Portland and Chicago, but a judge blocked the Portland deployment citing the administration’s claims of violence were unsubstantiated. Leavitt criticized the judge’s ruling and accused Collins of bias, insisting the president had the authority to deploy troops. The administration’s use of military force in Democratic cities has been growing, often facing legal battles, and increasing tensions.
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